Game 124 Open Thread: August 14 2008
by lboros on Aug 14, 2008 6:15 PM EDT
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PrintSt. Louis Cardinals at Miami Marlins, Aug 14, 2008 7:10 PM EDT
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| Wellemeyer | Olsen |
| 9-4, 4.01 | 6-7, 4.04 |
the weekend sets up nicely for the cardinals. while they're playing a trade-depleted last-place team, the brew crew will send the rump of their rotation against the dodgers' top pitchers (billingsley, lowe, kershaw). and milwaukee has to face jake peavy tonight. so the cards have a decent opportunity to shave the gap by a game or two before they meet the brewers head-on in st. louis. make it happen, fellahs.
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need a win...
Mather, 8
Ludwick, 9
Pujols, 3
Glaus, 5
Molina, 2
Lopez, 7
Miles, 4
Wellemeyer, 1
Izturis, 6
-B
also washburn rumors are being denied
Lastly….THE BREWERS ALREADY LOST TODAY…..Finally..Thank you Jake Peavy
The wind in here just shifted 360 degrees!!!
-Mike Shannon
Brew Crew
We are 3.5 games back heading into tonight. A win, and we are 3 games back tomorrow morning, the first day of the three-game series versus the sinking Reds, as LB noted. We need The Colonel tonight because Lord knows the horrid 6-7-8-9 punch of Lopez, Miles, Colonel, and Izturis will be detrimental to our offensive efforts this evening in south Florida.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
That is not really that bad of a bottom of a lineup right now
So far Lopez has been productive but not great, Miles has no power but is still hitting over 300, The pitcher is bad at hitting yeah but that is normal, and Izturis is batting about 400 for august
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
has flopez
actually driven even one pitch? what i’ve seen is just a bigger slapper vis a vis the grit
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
the triple was well hit last night
but very well placed
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions
He's hit quite a few line drives
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
For the year, or by month?
Miles is hitting .250/ .276/ .250 for August. Ahhh, fun with small sample sizes. Flopez with the Cards has been equal to AK’s production for the year, which is not productive.
Kennedy: .273/ .316/ .336 (in 271 AB)
FLopez: .286/ .318/ .381 (in 21 AB)
If we go with season-long stats then Miles isn’t so bad of an insert (unless you fear he is now regressing to his below average mean) while Izturis and Flopez are black holes. That said, Izturis has been good versus lefties at .319/ .384/ .389, which is about the only thing that merits his being handed a bat.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Forgot to hit reply
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
good point on Miles
He obviously has been struggling of late. But as far as Lopez goes, he has much better tools than Kennedy, more speed and a little more power even though we have not seen it yet.
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
that being said, I do not like him in left
I would rather take my chances with Ankiel in the lineup
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Lopez should never play in LF
Ever. That is the scissor function on his utility knife that won’t even cut tissue paper.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
No-one has posted
Baseball-related Haiku.
Someone should fix this.
by notmorganfreeman on Aug 14, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
does it have to have more than just the word baseball in it
to be baseball related?
Fear of righty bats
Chase Marlins southpaw
A sweep shall sweeten
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
No sweep
3 out of four
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Cubs have won 7 straight road games
Maybe that whole “they can’t win on the road” thing is overblown
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Or maybe...
They’re playing terrible teams. I still think they’d better build an even bigger cushion because September is going to be rough on them.
by mattisnotfrench on Aug 14, 2008 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Four against the Brewers, two against the Braves, one against the D-Backs
Only 2/7 against “terrible teams”
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Fair enough...
They’re also really hot right now though. I’m amazed how big an impact Soriano has on their lineup…he’s been everything to that team this year.
by mattisnotfrench on Aug 14, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
or
the braves having a strangle hold at home isn’t so true any longer. think it’s more about the quality of talent than anything else. however, they do have enough power not to need wrigley to do it’s job, but it sure helps
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
See above about the distribution of the teams they've played in this 7-game streak
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
i'm not saying the brew suck
but it’s fair to say that the cubs have a level of talent well and above the brew. on almost all facets of the game. and being up in Mil is a treat for them.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Well let me retort
By record, the Brewers are the second-best team in the NL. If the Cubs are a level of talent above the Brewers, doesn’t that prove my original point that their road woes are overblown?
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
for the most part
I’m just saying that the Brew have used the home field advantage quite a bit this year, and that home field advantage happens to strike a chord with the cubbies as well.
if the cubs went to houston, or cinci and belted out some wins, would that be a true talent issue, or the home park serving up to a powerful visitor?
part of it has to be the latter.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
It’s not like Houston and Cincy are bandboxes just for the visitors. Just as Wrigley isn’t a minipark just for the Cubs.
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Yeah...
Milwaukee is like a home game for the Cubs, as much as it pains me to say so.
by mattisnotfrench on Aug 14, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
the leadoff guy working the count
its been a while
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
Albert needs a day off
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
He's got 4 coming up
Aug 18, 21, 25, 28.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
There are just certain pitchers that I really don't like
Obviously Brandon Backe comes to mind for obvious reasons, but Scott Olsen is right up there. Talk about an ass hat. Not only did Girardi kick his ass a couple of years ago for being a tool box, but Sergio Mitre did it last year because Olsen was going out of his way to treat the clubhouse attendant like shit (he was throwing his dirty underwear, socks and jocks and screaming at the attendant to pick it up).
Some guys just deserve an ass beatin’, and tonight would be fine enough for me for another one.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Thank you for that
I had no idea about Olsen and the clubhouse attendant. What a prick. What sort of sad human being has to treat other people like that? Hopefully karma is full force this evening.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
What kind of person?
A hothead w/ a drinking problem.
Even with the rest belated, everything is antiquated
Are you writing from the heart?
Are you writing from the heart?
Unbelievable
…he was arrested by Aventura, Florida police after refusing to pull over for being clocked at 48 MPH in a 35 MPH zone. He fled for about a mile, at which point he stopped at his home and sat in a plastic chair in the front yard. When police arrived and tried to arrest him, he kicked at the officers who then used a taser to subdue him. Olsen failed a field sobriety test and refused a breath test. He was booked on charges of driving under the influence, resisting arrest with violence, and fleeing and eluding a police officer.
He’s clearly troubled.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
never
as much as i felt bad for that guy, that’s one of the funniest things ever said. Wasn’t the officer he said that to a woman, too?
Btw, saw a guy get tased on Cheaters once. Hilarity!
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Nah, TLR is a lawyer...
He wouldn’t fight the cops…he’d rather try and beat it in court…. ;-)
"Crud, does that booger-eating spaz make me wanna puke!" - Tanner Boyle
There are not too many people on here tonight it seems
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
hey, your comment actually echoed here!
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
I bet
Wonder why there has not been as much posting the last two days
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
earlier start time?
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
our attendence may be correlated to the attendence of the team we're visiting.
therefore numbers will be scarce.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
1st Inning for Col. Wellemeyer
12 strikes and 3 balls. Not bad at all.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
the only slider he threw
got hit for a bloop single, but that’s not bad
he seems to be using the slider more once he faces guys for a second time
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Exactly
Save it until the second or third time through their lineup.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Glaus hot streak here we come
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How much has his cleanup average gone up with that shot?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I hate when players dont run after they hit the ball
there is just no excuse. and you look like an idiot when there is an error
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
especially when he flies out there to
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
shit
yadi could have set us up for a run
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Morning from Thailand. Nice start by Col and Glaus. Where are the others?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
do not like that from miles
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
HOW DARE YOU QUESTION GRIT!!!
HE NEVER MAKES MENTAL ERRORS AND PLAYS THE GAME THE RIGHT WAY!!!!
(j/k)
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
wtf
kind of play was that? did stan musial slip into welleys uni for this at bat?
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
apparently not
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
or maybe the 80+ old version did
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
can't beat that gritty play
even if you’re 80+
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
wow...
almost as baffling as skip’s attempt at wrigley in a tie game with a 2-0 count in extra innings..
yeah, stupid bunt
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
On Gameday
How’d that bunt work out?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Dumber than dumb
I didn’t even realize Wellemeyer was coming up. Miles should be pulled for that act of idiocy. If it was TLR’s call, then he has officially gone insane.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
BUT
(and it is a big, hence the all caps), the pitcher was on-deck, meaning that he sacrificed an RBI opportunity with the bunt and brought up the pitcher to have an RBI at-bat instead.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
another
pitcher bats 8 triumph of strategy
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
gotta blame Miles for that one
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
it is definately better than him getting out, but you want him to swing the bat
and try to get a base hit
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
That is very ungritty of Miles
Gritty players don’t make mental errors, only talented players who don’t care make mistakes.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I've already come to realize the Uggla is the worst good player in the league.
Still a good player, but a bad one at that.
You got to be the dumbest smart kid I know.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
My dad used to say that to me all the time
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Somehow, someway
Lopez played that off the wall perfectly. Looked like a super-happy-fun-ball.
And a nice throw in.
And nice gritty tag by Milesey.
Re-established his grittiness after the bunt (which would have been gritty but for the timing)
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Would have
been gritty, if he would have bunted it 4 feet farther up the line.
by chicagocardfan on Aug 14, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
again someone not busting out of the box
and this time it costs him
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The thing is
it does not take skill to hustle. That is why players not hustling is the biggest no no for any coach
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
what was he thinking?
that ball clearly didn’t have the lift to get out, especially with that scoreboard out there…
Lopez sucks
I’m sure he did someting wrong.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
he could have gotten Uggla at first!
that damn slacker!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
nice start Welly
go get him some runs you RedBirds
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
kotsay just hit a triple
2-1 cubs bottom of the 2nd
Uggla seems very 1 dimensional.
He can definitely hit, but seems lacking in every other aspect of the game.
Colonel
29 total pitches/ 21 strikes/ 8 balls
It’s like May all over again.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Caesar en fuego
and now at third Sweet
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
if the cardinals played the field...
and ran the bases like some of these teams, i might just lose my mind…
So, so nice.
For those without TV. Izturis stealing, Olsen picks him off, first baseman’s throw to second is high and away, Ramirez doesn’t get it, Izturis goes to third on the error.
Why do you think that is?
Bad coaching in the minor leagues? So many cocksure top draft picks that they’ve got a culture of blowing off instructional drills in the minors? Just a generally youthful roster? Low expectations in the fan base?
Cesar's pretty good against lefties
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
yeah, it's like he's actually swung a bat before.
He’d be good to have if we actually had a decent guy to platoon him with.
Did he
slam his glove down on the mound?
"Crud, does that booger-eating spaz make me wanna puke!" - Tanner Boyle
Damn
I thought that was gonna drop
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really good so far
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
i guess it's kind of a wash...
if izturis was batting 8th, that single would’ve driven in glaus
Studwick
YEah
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He's like a child, who wanders into the middle of a movie.......
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
I dont remember him doing that alot until recently
but for the last 2 weeks he is not reading the ball well or something.
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 14, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Dan, Albert, or both?
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
he's been doing it forever
Actually, he was quite a bit worse a few years ago. It’s flared up these past few games.
correct me if i'm wrong but...
wasn’t Glaus’ option for next year ($11 mil) already picked up? the FLA broadcasters said it was still on the table.
Official Brian Fuentes Supporter
pretty sure it is guaranteed as part of the trade
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
yes it was as part of the trade
no big suprise the marlins tv guys arent up on every facet of the other team
He's wild as the Taliban
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
walk Ramirez and go after Gonzalez
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
good, now get the dp
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Not a bad walk
IF we can get the DP.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
one more big guy
come on Welly
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that could of been bad
ludwick and mather both called for it
Beach ball on the field
Hard to keep it up in the stands when there are only two people out there to play it.
I read today that MLB plans to implement limited use of
instant replay by the end of this month
I really wish they’d go to a better system for balls and strikes than the umps, but
I know that’s not happening anytime soon
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
i dont believe in a "K Zone"
i’m happy as long as the umpire is consistent the whole game
by uoficardsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
but when was the last time that happened?
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
i dont think the home plate umpires are terrible
as fans we just notice it more when they are bad then when they are good
by uoficardsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree
but they can be inconsistent
and it only takes one or two bad calls to change the course of a game
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
can't argue with that
always better if you don’t put yourself in a position for one or two bad calls to beat you, but that’s not always the case
by uoficardsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
12 balls and 6 strikes so far this inning from Welley
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Cmon Welly
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
i really believe...
the 3rd to 1st move would work more if guys tried to sell it, instead of just falling towards 3rd…
doubtful
the move works once a season maybe so people continue to try it
by uoficardsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
Nobody ever really tries to pick off anyone at 3rd
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
right...
but when a lefty is trying to get a guy at 1st, he tries to disguise his motion as a delivery to the plate as much as possible, righties never do that on the 3rd to 1st, they just lean towards 3rd and don’t fool anyone…
I see what you're saying
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Some general needs to order the Col to get some control
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
General? Well, Bobby Knight is a friend of Tony's
I happen to know. He’s probably even at the game.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
YES
HUGE
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bad decision/execution
to end up facing jacobs
note to welley—lucky tha time don’t press your luck and get back to throwing strikes
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Yes, he was lucky to wriggle out of that one
Hopefully, he’s a bit more accurate against the bottom of the order. 29 pitches in the first two innings and 20 that inning.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
hope yaddi's saving
his good swings for the clutch
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
After a long, rough inning by Welly, think you'd try to stretch out the first at bat . ...
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
good job Lopez
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
ha
i’m ordering a base hit with double grit
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Lopez should steal 2nd
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
good luck
Phelps is a marketing machine, that’s what you’ll see. and I think Monday? I thought swimming dominated one week and track did the other..
Personally I don’t mind it. Phelp’s run is once in a lifetime.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Not really
I was born in 1965. Mark Spitz won seven golds in 1972. Two so far in mine and probably 10 or 12 more Olympics still to come.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
What a gritty AB
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
makes up for yaddi's
gritless at bat
gotta get olsen throwing more pitches
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Cubs bludgeoning the Braves again
7-2
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
run for 20 games over .500 and keep a steady reminder that we’re around. Hopefully we’ll catch a break or two along the way. hell, we’ve earned the karma for it.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
somebody remind the ump what a strike is
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
these pitchers have been virtual opposites today...
Olsen is hittable, but doesn’t walk anyone and strikes out a good amount.
Welley is basically unhittable, but walks a lot and hasn’t struck anyone out.
by longhornscardinals on Aug 14, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
nixe bounce back Welly
get some runs
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
*nice*
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
memo to the Cards
Run on Gonzalez, he has no throwing arm
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Second memo to Cards
Olson has a good move…
by StanTheManFan on Aug 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
strikeoutwick
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
as good as Luddy is...
he swings and misses A LOT
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
I'm fine with it at the moment
but 1 run won’t win it, if that’s what you mean
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
one run won it
still…no way to assume that. Go wellemeyer!
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
albert
quit trying to pull those outside pitches
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Anyone comfortable with this lead?
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Hehehehe
Somebody got a save in that game
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Lol....I know
What a joke… :-)
"Crud, does that booger-eating spaz make me wanna puke!" - Tanner Boyle
great game by Welley!!!
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
or balls 3 inches off the ground that get called strikes!
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
tom glavine
would not have lasted 5 years in the majors with this strike zone
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
It's Ted Barrett
I’ve never been a big fan
too inconsistent
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
He's a funny dude
Dig his postgame interviews.
Too bad hardcore’s not around to post a screen-cap of it.
yeah,
I feel bad about that call. I think even Welle was thinking wth
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
dan and al are loving it
“it’s called a make-good”
by uoficardsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
How could that 4th pitch be a strike and some of the others not?
It’s like the strikezone is resting on a lump of jello or something
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
umpirically speaking
the jello is not under the strike zone, but a bit higher
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
I've got a screenshot of it
How do I post an image?
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Grab tool
in Mac. I think there’s one for Windows also.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Two ways:
(img src=“http://server.com/pathto/picture.jpg”), replacing the parentheses with less than and greater than angled brackets.
Or, the SB Nation way:
Oops, SB Nation way didn't show up
but it’s the URL enclosed by exclamation points, so
! http://server.com/pathto/picture.jpg !
without the spaces.
i dread the tlr v. dusty matchups...
the don really goes out of his way to prove his mensa qualifications…
oooooo
so close
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
How many more does Welly go?
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
One or two
Depending on how his next inning goes
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
pinch hitter here?
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Welley better give us 2 more good innings!
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
how does grit get to second
and flope only to 3rd on a 2-out double?
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
I hope that's not a serious question.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Boy, it would be a huge help if Welley could cash in here
This feels like one of those games where you blow a bunch of chances to put the other team away until finally they sneak up on you.
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
I want a Welly bomb
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
i'm ok with bloop or passed ball even
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
I'm even OK with a HBP, as long as it's not too painful...
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 14, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
don't go there
HBP doesnt even mean a run
by uoficardsfan on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Good point
We’d be hoping for Iz2 to cash in
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Brush the jersey
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
lol
nice ball. payback eh? or something
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
except for swinging at ball 4
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
that was ball 4 colonel
oh well, go get em
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Nice AB Welly
couldn’t have asked for anything more. Wonder how he’ll mound up after that AB
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions
10 pitch AB by the pitcher
is great no matter how it ends.
"..and that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana shaped." -Sir Belvedere
indeed.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
no it doesn't
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
marlins replay
shows him out by a microsnitch
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
it depends on how you call it
if it is as soon as the ball enters the glove than he was out. If it is when the ball actually makes contact with the pocket of the glove than he was safe. That is how close it was
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
I am hoping this is a Questec Ballpark
do they even use that anymore?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
not sure
I don’t hear people bitch about it anymore. Which always made me scratch my head. Why would you bitch when umpires know they are being graded on calling the strike zone? Wouldn’t you feel you’re going to get a more consistant effort as opposed to the umps who decide to call their own strike zone?
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
it was a great showing after that long AB
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
as long as the final score is 8-7.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
who's using iz2's uni during his at bats tonight?
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
way to go Caesar
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Awesome game so far by Welley (can he make it through 8?), but where did
his K’s go? Especially against the Marlins – aren’t they free swingers?
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 14, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
ump is squeezing him
which makes this even more amazing. Normally when he gets squeezed he gives up a lot of hits.
marlins are ahead of the cardinals in strikeouts by
300, staggering
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
still haven't seen it on mlb.tv.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
luddites rejoice
for the 30th time!!
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
and the 30th opportunity
for an announcing crew to realize his named doesn’t end in “g”.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
That guys good.
Even with the rest belated, everything is antiquated
Are you writing from the heart?
Are you writing from the heart?
That one had Horton pretty confused
but I’ll take it!
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 14, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
Who woulda thought Luddy would be the first to 30?
Seriously. (Well, Sleepy mighta, lol)
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
nope
i thought he was an 860-900 OPS kind of guy who would squeeze out 30 HR’s and play good defense. He’s blown way past my highest expectations.
"..and that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana shaped." -Sir Belvedere
I'm taking pleasure in you being wrong this time.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Think he gets 40?
We may be against some decent pitching all in all between now and the end, but we have some tiny stadiums in play as well.
I wouldn’t doubt 40 is well in sight.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
anything could happen
he’s got a real good chance of being MVP-wick if he does…
"..and that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana shaped." -Sir Belvedere
he needs a new elbow
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Maybe.
His August numbers look pretty weak except for the big game at Wrigley. However, if you go back and look at his performance game-by-game, there are similar streaks of zeros here and there. It’s entirely possible he’s just a little tired/sore and having a random down period.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
aramis ramirez
left the game due to injury, according to gameday.
anyone have any news on it?
"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean
go to BCB.
jk. I wouldn’t want you to have to endure that.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
A little late but
STUDWICK!!!!!
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
I just realized yesterday
that Matt Treanor is Misty May-Treanor’s husband.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
SHE is Kerri Walsh's partner in beach volleyball
he is a catcher.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Oh, I saw her ahhh....
bathing suit the other day. Lovely color.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate Ted Lilly
Just plunked Yunel Escobar. The benches cleared but nothing really happened.
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Lilly seems like he has a built-in
smirk on his face.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
He's got the piercing stare of a psychopath.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
I was thinking more douchebag
But to each his own
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
well, yeah.......
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
I love watching him blow up
There’s just something that is satisfying watching a guy freak out.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
men in black
same problem
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
yup
unless his spot comes up with RISP again.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
At 96 pitches, I'd be surprised if he comes back out even if his spot doesn't come up
I’d like to see him at least start the 8th after how the 7th went, but my guess for TLR is bullpen.
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 14, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, Rooney just said he's coming back out
I’m very happy to be proven wrong (I’m used to it anyway…)
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 14, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
are either of perez or mclellan
available tonight?
"..and that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana shaped." -Sir Belvedere
doubt it
especially Perez.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
We get some springer tonight?
seems like a great time to bring him in.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions
Wellemeyer
really seems to come on strong in the middle innings…right before he implodes.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
didn’t see it a first.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
I'd rather keep Iz2's glove in the game.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
hope not for iz2
better for the grit
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Anyone else creeped out by the physics professor on the Pioneer commercials?
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
way late to the party tonight
i guess wellemeyer is doing okay.
by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 14, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions
dan and al are talking going the distance
by uoficardsfan on Aug 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
He'll be at least 110. I'd like to see someone else finish
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Now more than that after the walk
Hopefully it’s still a three run lead. Horton just said something about Springer warming up.
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 14, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
me too as long as it's springer
not the franklinhausen ride
by uoficardsfan on Aug 14, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
you have to pull him NOW
"..and that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana shaped." -Sir Belvedere
or you can leave him in to give up a bloop hit.
"..and that, my liege, is how we know the Earth to be banana shaped." -Sir Belvedere
Damn Welly
I tell you what… for someone who’s had a shit strikezone all night long and had plenty of issues pitching into it. Welly has shaped up to be fantastic. What’s better is the fact that usually when he’s lacking a strongly placed zone he gets in all kinds of trouble.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions
I almost called you out for mixing up Looper and Welley
then, of course I looked up Welley’s sats and low and behold…..18 games as a Marlin.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
This is the Colonel's last batter
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
I sure hope they don't wear out Welley's arm by doing this
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
+1
all for resting the BP, but most of them should be rested. Considering the month has several off days… it’s not wise to burn him out when the rotation is in disarray
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
yea, not one batter too late like we've so many times
this is definitely a springer, fireman situation
no matter what happens, this is the right move
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
welly looks relieved to see tlr out for change
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Tip o' the cap tothe Colonel
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
very nice outting
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
One batter too many
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah in hindsight
didnt look bad at the time
by uoficardsfan on Aug 14, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Shut them down Springer
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
well, let's see
if the bullpen can get 4 outs before it gives up 3 (or more) runs
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
that's a comforting bit of news
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
I'd prefer just the subject...
"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA
i'd like to see him pitch the 9th as well
none of this villone stuff…
by uoficardsfan on Aug 14, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
or franklin stuff.
or izzy stuff.
or thompson stuff.
or garcia stuff.
by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 14, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
No thanks
Russ did his job. Give it to someone else (and not Villone, either)
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Good question.
I don’t think you want to know the answer.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Because it might start
with the letter “I”.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
K-Mac if he can do it
Maybe Izzy (shudder), maybe Garcia
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Yeah
I don’t think he’s supposed to pitch two innings in a row. It’s in his contract or something.
by Red in Chicago on Aug 14, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
russ
be my hero
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
In Springer We Trust
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions
i guess fangraphs doesn't take into account the bullpen.
by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm good at maths and stuff
i could probaly get ahold of something like that.
by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 14, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
people leaving when their team is only down by 3
they do know this is the cardinals ’pen right?
by stlcardinalsfang on Aug 14, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
Ankiel looks so bad sometimes
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Yeah,
whenever they don’t throw fastballs for strikes.
by chicagocardfan on Aug 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
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